03 Aug 2011

Garmin have announced 2 new handheld units to be added to their range.

The Rino has a 5 watt UHF radio built in, which allows you to not only talk to your fishing or hunting mates on standard UHF frequencies, but also to send your position data to another Rino, adding an extra layer of saftey should things turn bad.

The Montana has a 4 inch touch screen, comes with a marine mount and is pre loaded with topo maps of NZ. It also has a 5 megapixel camera which remembers where you were when you took the photos.

Both these units are pretty sharp and have sold out in Australia, pushing the date we can get our hands on them back to mid August. They will sell out here too so pre order yours now.

28 Apr 2011

Garmin has recently updated its entire range of entry level fishfinders adding a long awaited 5" option. These new units features Garmin HD-ID based around Garmin's most sensitive sonar receiver so far giving sharper images, better target separation and improved bottom detail. These units will be available May 2011 and we expect the Echo 500C at $629 to be very popular.

23 Feb 2011

We've known about these modules since mid last year but have been keeping quiet until the official release. Two new sounder modules have been released to be used in conjunction with the Garmin multifunction displays (4000/5000/6000/7000 series). These will push Garmin ahead of its competitors in high performance sounder technology

The GSD24 is a completely reworked design to give enhanced performance over the current GSD22. The new unit gives superior target separation and bottom tracking. It also includes manual setting of output power at 600W/1kW/2kW which allows connection to existing transducers.

The GSD26 is a top of the line product developed in conjunction with Airmar to provide the highest performance broad band (actually true spread spectrum) sounder available. This system offers incredible target separation and bottom discrimination even at extreme depths. Claimed depth performance is out to 3000m. Special transducers are required to use this module.

We expect to have these new sounder modules available 3rd qtr this year

03 Feb 2011

If you are after Garmin fitness products or looking for high performance sports nutrition, you can now visit the www.innovationsinmotion.co.nz website. This specialist business stocks the full range of Garmin fitness products and accessories and, being an exclusive Garmin fitness dealer, can offer the latest ftiness products with expert advice and support.

11 Aug 2010

The legendary Garmin GPSMAP60CSx has finally been replaced. Although most of the new products coming from Garmin have been in the form of touch screen units (such as the Oregon and Dakota), the GPSMAP60CSX has still had a strong following. The new GPS62S is a nice ugrade on the old model without spoiling the magic that has made it so successful. Improvements include better display, upgraded 3-axis compass and better user software. Price remains at $599 and is available now

10 Jun 2010

Lowrance has released a new range of stylish new value focused chart plotters, combined chart plotters and fishfinders and standalone fishfinders. Designed to compliment the advanced HDS range released sometime ago, these units offer the Lowrance performance and ease of many are used to but without the cost. These units run the same charting as the existing HDS family but have a standard sounder system for those who really don't demand the benefits of the broadband technology.

11 Apr 2010

Garmin Australasia is pleased to announce ecoRoute HD. ecoRoute HD is an easy-to-install device that transforms your compatible Garmin nüvi® into a real-time diagnostics computer to help you conserve fuel and money through fuel-efficient navigation. The ecoRoute HD will send engine and emissions data from your car’s diagnostic system to nüvi and accurately calculate your fuel consumption, carbon footprint, engine performance and more. Plus, ecoRoute HD reads and displays OBD II diagnostic trouble codes in plain English and allows you to reset the check engine light. This will be available shortly in NZ with a retail price of $249.

25 Mar 2010

Good news for those who want to upgrade to better equipment but want to spread the financial load. We are now able to offer a facility through Finance Now. The application process is fast and pre-approval con be obtained in a couple of minutes. Suits financing from $500 upwards and repayment terms and frequency to suit.

29 Jan 2010

Garmin have released details of the new GPSMAP750S combined chart plotter and sounder due for release in April. This is a very exciting model release as it combines features and price that will leave other manufacturers gasping. Being fully touch screen, it presenst a compact size unit but sophisticated to bridge the gap between the small and luxury market. A true 7" screen compared to other manufacturers ensures maximum readibility

The GPSMAP750S comes preloaded with full marine navigation charting for both NZ and Australia. Additional G2 Vision charting can be added to provide high detailed depth detail (bathymetric) charting as well as 3D views. The Sonar is capable of running at either 500W or 1KW delivering depths to 600m.

These units also feature a radar port for connection of all Garmin's current radar scanner range. NMEA 2000 interfacing allows engine data from compatible engines to be displayed. Waterproofing to to level IPX7 so will suit a range wide of applications.

These units will be availabe April 2010. The GPSMAP750S is expected to be priced at $2599 and the plotter only version GPSMAP750 at $2299.

06 Oct 2009

We are pleased to now include the latest range of 12 volt LCD TV's, DVD Players and Portable Satellite Antenna systems from Apollo Entertainment. This new range enhances our range of RV and Marine entertainment equipment by adding additional LCD Combo TV and DVD options and a low cost portable satellite antenna system for those not requiring a full automatic satellite antenna.

18 May 2009

Just arrived in NZ is the new range of Lowrance chart plotters, sounders and chart plotter/sounder combo units. Labelled as the HDS series, these offer and step forward over the current range of proven Lowrance LCX, LMS and GlobalMap units. Significant changes are the sounders have built in broadband sounder technology. This enables clearer, sharper images and requires much less power to get impressive depth performance. Chart plotters will benefit from the new 3D mapping options. All units provide a newer and easier to use interface. Looks like an exciting year for Lowrance!

31 Mar 2009

Price increases from Furuno have been signalled for sometime due to the dramatic decline of the NZD to the Japanese Yen. However, now that the current stock has filtered out to the market, the prices have now increased. The changes are significant - between 21% to 53% or more depending on specific item. The good news at the moment is that Garmin pricing remians very low but for how long is not clear. In an industry where prices have been declining for the last 4 years, this is a wake up call to anyone looking at purchasing new marine electronics. The message is don't wait for the prices to drop again. If you need equipment, work out your budget, do the research and buy now!

16 Jan 2009

Due to Garmin's growth in both the New Zealand and Australian markets, Garmin has now taken over direct distribution of all its products in New Zealand as form the 1st January 2009. This was a mutual agreement between the previous distributor, Standard Communications, and Garmin. The move brings a further drop in pricing and makes parallel importing even less viable. There is also an expansion on the product range now available in New Zealand. However, one condition of dealers who now purchase direct from Garmin is the inability to sell using online auction sites such as TradeMe. Garmin see that online auction sites degrade the brand and this was a stance they took some years ago. We have had a presence on TradeMe for over 2 years under the identity of baymarelec. Although it is cheaper to purchase directly via our website here, the use of TradeMe has proved very popular for many searching for GPS and Marine products. If you see Garmin products offered on TradeMe, they are not from an official Garmin dealer.

02 Sep 2008

With Garmin due to take over distibution in New Zealand in early 2009, the first step in this transition has been to remove the analomy in current parallel imported pricing. Up until recently, a swag of one man band opportunists have been able to source product on credit cards from large US retail chains and offer these at reasonable price savings compared to genuine NZ new product. This is all about to change with the new handheld and fitness pricing just released. Now the differences between genuine NZ new and parallel imported pricing are so small as to make the risk of parallel imported not worth it.

08 Apr 2008

Garmin's Nuvi 250 has been voted best overall navigator but Consumer Magazine in the April 2008 Issue. It beat higher spec models from Navman, Tomtom and Uniden. The key advantages were it's accurate maps, ease of use and inobtrusive operation. And the Nuvi 250 is Garmin's entry level model - the difference would have been even more if a higher spec version had been selected. This just confirms what we have known for sometime - Garmin is tops in GPS navigation.

25 Mar 2008

Furuno's further progression with its networked systems has arrived on our shores. Navnet 3D has received rave reviews overseas and now is finally here. We've already sold systems without even seeing the system yet! Biggest changes over existing Navnet VX2 are bigger displays (12.1" and 8.4"), full 3D mapping with no redraw delay, and new digital radar scanners. This is a significant upgrade in the marine electronics arena - it will become the benchmark by which other manufacturers will judge against.

29 Apr 2007

The long awaited Furuno Navnet Digital Sounder Modules are now available. Based on the technology introduced with the new FCV620 and FCV585 sounders, this now provides the ultimate in integrated performance at the best value available. Watch our site for details of upgrade options for existing Navnet owners who would like to upgrade to this new technology.

18 Jan 2007

Garmin have given a hint of a range of new and very high spec units due for release this year. Visit http://www.garmin.com/marine2007/index.html to get a preview of what this range will include. We'll update our product list on our website as more information becomes available

31 May 2006

The long awaited replacements for the Furuno FCV600L and FCV582L are about to arrive. And the new units will not just be cosmetic updates. The new FCV620L will have an output power of 600 watts and incorporate new digital filtering to enhance detection performance. With a price set at $1,645, this will represent oustanding value (the FCV582L with an output power of 600 watts had a list price of $2,695). However, of more interest will be the FCV585L. This will feature 600 watt and 1000 watt output power, the new digital technology as mentioned for the FCV620L but will have a large 8.4" LCD display with an incredible 480x640 pixel resolution. This is the sounder a lot of deep water fisherman have been waiting for and priced at only $2,999, these units will be very popular. The FCV620L will be available in April and the FCV585L following in May.

31 May 2006

Up until recently, if you are in the market for a Colour Sounder, your choices have been limited to our top quality Furuno units or our entry level Lowrance X67C. Now we have some new additions at the mid range which will bring the benefits of a good colour within reach of many fisherman. Two new units from Lowrance with 5" displays offering single (X100c) or dual frequency (X105cdf) priced at $1,299 and $1,495 respectively. Also new is the Garmin FF250CD, dual frequency 4.5" colour sounder for only $1,299.

31 May 2006

The NMEA product awards recognize excellence in design, performance and reliability in marine electronics products.This Premeier event took place this year on October 12-15 in Florida. The awards are selected by votes from marine electronics dealers, distributors, industry professionals, and technicians from around the world.This year the awards were reduced to seven key areas:autopilot, communications, entertainment, fish finding, marine specialty, navigation and radar- Of these 7 categories, Furuno won 4 of them!! (and KVH won two 2)Here are a list of the Overall winners of each category:Communications : KVH Trac Phone F33Entertainment : KVH TrackVision 4HPFish Finding : Furuno GP7000FMarine Specialty : Furuno MU155C Marine MonitorNavigation : Furuno NavNet VX2Radar : Furuno NavNet VX2 18/19 x 4 SeriesAutopilot : Simrad AP25

29 Nov 2005

Bay Marine Electronics has just received an award for top Lowrance sales for the whole of New Zealand for 2004. The award was personally presented by Mark McQuown, Vice President of Sales, from Lowrance Electronics USA at our store recently. Lowrance continues to gain market strength through a revitalisation of its whole product range over the last 12 months. Next year will see several upgrades to existing models and some very interesting new product additions and enhancements. The future looks especially promising for the continued growth of these excellents products.